# Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Quick answer. Never give ibuprofen (Nurofen) or any human painkiller to a cat. Cats are extremely sensitive to ibuprofen — even one tablet can cause fatal kidney failure. If your cat swallowed any human medication, phone your vet or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 immediately. Only use medicines prescribed by your vet.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Why ibuprofen kills cats. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) designed for humans — ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac — are among the most common causes of preventable poisoning in UK cats. Cats lack efficient pathways to metabolise these drugs. Toxic effects include: - Stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding - Acute kidney failure — can develop within hours - Neurological signs in severe cases There is no safe human dose for cats.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Common exposure routes. - Tablets dropped on the floor - Well-meaning owners treating limping or pain at home - Access to handbags or bedside cabinets - Assumption that "children's doses" are safe — they are not

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Symptoms. - Vomiting (sometimes with blood) - Loss of appetite - Lethargy and weakness - Increased thirst and urination - Collapse Symptoms may appear within hours. Do not wait — kidney damage can be irreversible.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — What to do if your cat ate ibuprofen. 1. Phone your vet or Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000, charges apply) immediately 2. State the number of tablets, strength (mg), and time eaten 3. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet instructs you 4. Attend your vet promptly — early treatment significantly improves survival See ibuprofen poisoning in pets for full guidance.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/can-i-give-my-cat-ibuprofen-uk): Can I Give My Cat Ibuprofen UK? — Safe pain relief for cats. Only your vet can prescribe cat-safe pain relief — options exist but require professional dosing and monitoring. Never share medications between pets.

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